Used Delta DJ20 - Need Some Advice

I dont think it will effect the machine in any way unless it has caused a heave in the table somewhere, which is very unlikely. It looks like someone forgot to tighten down the screws for the blades and they came a flyin out, chipping up the table.

Congrats on the sweet jointer BTW.

-- "there aren’t many hand tools as awe-inspiring as the #8 jointer. I mean, it just reeks of cast iron heft and hubris" - Smitty

I would agree that does not look like it will affect operation. If there is a slight edge coming up, you can sand it down. I can also understand why it drives you bat-poop crazy, though I’m not sure I know what that means. Nice jointer, just leave the guard over it and you won’t see it.

-- I long for the days when Coke was a cola, and a joint was a bad place to be (Merle Haggard)

It looks like you have a replaceable lip, why don’t you replace it?

I was not so lucky I had to get mine repaired.

-- Bert

Thank you guys so much for the input.

The #1 reason I love this site is the willingness shown to take the time to help out a complete stranger.

Bert – you are right. A quick perusal of the parts diagram revealed that I can replace that piece for about $20.00. I’m sure as I get her broken down, I will have a few things I want to replace.

The original owner must have had some kind of “event” to damage that aluminum piece that much ! Certainly not normal wear and tear !

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